Dating back to approximately 2630 BC, the construction of the first pyramid marks a milestone nearly five millennia ago.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Africa Videos History Read Later  ..read more

The struggle for Scottish independence spans centuries, marked by pivotal conflicts that shaped the nation's identity. Three significant wars Read more Section:  News Videos History Important Events Read Later  ..read more

In the volcanic Gegham and Vardenis Mountains of Armenia, architect Suren Petrosyan discovered unique and mysterious astrological rock art paintings. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Asia Read Later  ..read more

The report of the unusual find of a medieval windmill surrounded by a moat has just come from Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). So what have they learned from the site, and why would a windmill have a moat? Here’s the MOLA report… All along the National Highways A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvement scheme, we have uncovered ancient ways of life, work, and even play. One outstanding recent discovery with an incredible wealth of finds is the remains of a medieval (AD 1066-1485) windmill.   To celebrate National Mills Weekend 2024 on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May, w ..read more

Ancient Egypt's impact on world history is profound, extending far beyond its pyramids and mummies. As one of the longest-lasting empires, its influence shaped diverse facets of human civilization. Read more Section:  News Videos Read Later  ..read more

In a distressing turn of events, the Ely Museum in England has been the victim of a daring theft that resulted in the loss of invaluable Bronze Age artifacts. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News General Read Later  ..read more

The story of King Henry VIII's ulcerated leg offers a glimpse into the complexities of his reign. Following a jousting accident in 1536, the monarch's once-promising demeanor took a downturn, marked by excruciating pain and a shift in temperament.  Read more Section:  News Videos Read Later  ..read more

The discovery of a well-preserved wooden structure (1200-700 BC), dating back to the Bronze Age in Oxfordshire, England, has been deemed remarkable.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  ..read more

In the royal palace where Alexander the Great was crowned king of Macedonia in 336 BC at the tender age of 20, archaeologists have uncovered a space that has now been positively identified as teenage Alexander’s semi-communal bathroom. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe History Famous People Read Later  ..read more

The 2,000-year-old sculpture of the Dying Gaul is a larger-than-life marble sculpture of a nude man on the ground holding himself with one arm, resting weakly on an outstretched leg.  Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later  ..read more